The Puddle Dock

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   katlyn

   Maine

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a wonderful experience. Our waiter was excellent. The food was amazing. Would highly recommend.
   

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   Joseph

   Greater Boston

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was our first dining experience at The Puddle Dock. We were immediately met at the door by smiling faces who sat us right away under a reservation we booked days in advance. The atmosphere was very inviting. Dimly lit, din of a bustling restaurant, fireplace warmed, pleasant home-cooked aroma. Our drinks were finely crafted and we had the lot (cocktails, wine, beer, hot mulled cider, espresso). The mussels were delectable and served in a way we'd never experienced. The main courses were hearty and delicious as you'd expect on a snowy evening in February. Dessert was simple and elegant. Wait staff and management made the rounds and ensured we were having a good time and every attention to detail was accounted for. I know fine dining and what to expect. This experience certainly exceeded those expectations without being pretentious. We will absolutely be back. Thank you again Chef Derek, Quinn, and Liam for a wonderful evening.
   

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   Ellen

   VIP

   New York City

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Cozy, warm atmosphere, friendly attentive service, yummy cocktails and tasty food make for a perfect evening out.
   

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   Sheila

   Greater Boston

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on January 25, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We were eager to try the PuddleDock. We had an early reservation for 4 people and were seated promptly. Our server was attentive and pleasant. We ordered drinks and then on to dinner. One of us had the rib eye ordered medium, one had the chicken breast, one had the Cock-a-leekie pie and one had the salmon pie special. One of us had initially wanted the steak but it was being served with Brussel sprouts and she didn’t like Brussels sprouts so asked to substitute a different vegetable. The server said that might be a problem and she’d speak to the chef. She returned and said no, they would not substitute! Have never had that happen in any restaurant before. As it turns out, she was happy she ordered the salmon pie instead because my husband ordered the $65 ribeye and while it was cooked to a perfect medium, it was one of the toughest steaks we had ever eaten (difficult to even cut without sawing back and forth quite a bit). The cock-a-leekie pie was tasty enough but had to pull gristly bits out of my mouth 3 or 4 times, as if little care had been taken when cutting the chicken up. The salmon pie was fine but nothing she would order again and the chicken breast got rave reviews. Bottom line, we will not likely return for another try. The atmosphere is nice, presentation and service were good but it’s just too much to spend for what was subpar for us - and the inflexibility to replace the Brussels sprouts was astonishing.
   

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   Jim

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 25, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   First let me say we love the place and have been several times and it may have just been a bad night but the chowder was barely warm, the bar tender literally couldn’t make a drink (not the regular tender). The Cosmo tasted like lime juice and the martini was watered down. Overall the other food was good but it’s getting more and more expensive and starting to not be worth it. $65 for a steak and the sides were tiny. We will try it again and hope it’s more like it was a few months ago.
   

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   Monroe

   Greater Boston

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on January 25, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great meal and great service. The menu is different from other restaurants in the area. Great place.
   

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   Nancy

   Greater Boston

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on January 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful atmosphere. Bustling but not noisy. Food was outstanding. Several people in our party commented that it was one of their best meals dining out.
   

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   PatG

   Charleston

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on January 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was a great experience and convenient for after theater drinks and apps. Our server, David, was charming and attentive. We will be back.
   

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   Paula

   Greater Boston

   57 reviews

   5.0

   57 reviews

   Dined on January 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We sat at the bar with bartenders Kyle and Liam. Fun and delicious time. Our 1st time here...will be back soon!
   

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    Elizabeth

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    My husband and I had a date night at Puddle Dock, and it was fantastic. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was perfect. Our server, David, made the evening even better with his friendly and attentive service. He gave great recommendations and made sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend Puddle Dock for a special night out!
    

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